Our time with the Perodua Ativa Hybrid was flawless and quite an eye-opener as well regarding what to expect from a potential affordable hybrid in the Malaysian market. You can’t buy an Ativa Hybrid… yet, but that was precisely the reasoning on why Perodua did what they did. Essentially, the SUV was rebadged from a CBU Daihatsu Rocky from Japan and leased on a subscription basis in Malaysia to assess the feasibility of producing an affordable hybrid locally. Only 300 units were brought in and le

Let’s face it – the Nissan Almera nameplate doesn’t exactly conjure the best of memories for most folks, given how abysmal the previous N17 generation was. Now, after spending even more quality time with the brand-new N18-generation Almera, we’re certain that Nissan is back, stronger than ever. First things first – out goes the gutless naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre engine paired to an equally-old 4-speed torque converter gearbox. The new-generation N18 Almera gets a properly sophisticated turboc

If you've sat inside the Perodua Ativa, one thing must've stuck out to you - the placement of the central locking buttons. Unlike most cars that you might be familiar with, the Ativa's central locking buttons are situated on the centre tunnel, right next to the handbrake lever. This is vastly different from the arrangement in its donor car, the JDM Daihatsu Rocky which has no buttons - not even on the driver's door. Actually, that's one of Daihatsu's steps to further 'Malaysianise' the Ativa fro

All around the world, the Toyota GR Yaris has been making waves, wowing everyone who has gotten behind its wheel. I must admit, I was chomping at the bit to try the GR Yaris out for myself. Watching other motoring journos try it gave me a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out). Finally, the chance arrived. I could finally have a go at the Toyota GR Yaris. Better still, it will be a track and gymkhana experience in Sepang International Circuit. I was beside myself. I could not sleep the night

It has been 6 years since the global debut of the NP300-generation Nissan Navara. And now, the 2021 Nissan Navara facelift is finally unveiled after several teases. As seen in the previous teaser, the headlamps are LED units with daytime running lights (DRL). Taillamps are LED units as well, with new signature graphics. It also wears the new V-motion family face. There's a new PRO-4X grade that comes with black Nissan emblem, a black front bumper and black grille, door handles, roof racks and ru

After the introduction of the new facelifted Isuzu D-Max with a new 1.9-litre Ddi BluePower engine, Isuzu Malaysia have nearly doubled the sales of the D-Max pick-up in Peninsular Malaysia. In just three months after the new D-Max’s launch, sales in Peninsular Malaysia had already grown by 97 percent, overtaking East Malaysia’s contribution. Overall, the new D-Max saw sales increasing by 25 percent, with monthly sales averaging 440 units. Traditionally, the Isuzu D-Max have sold better in East M